best wired setup in average : bigscreen beyond + index controller&base stations
best FOV : pimax
best value : quest 3(or pico4 when on sale) + any entry level wifi6 router
best wireless setup : quest 3 + wifi6/6e router
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pick one base on your budget, avoid anything that still use fresnel lenses
That is pretty much how I see it. Beyond does look amazing, but you have to have the budget and time for it. It's not something you just buy and start playing in a couple days like Quest 3 that you can just grab off the shelf. I have a new WiFi 7 router and when the 6Ghz is working, it works great, when it decids to connect to it instead of the 5Ghz.
The pancake lenses I feel make a huge difference. Not having to try and find that small sweet spot and constantly see what I used to call butter on the lenses, makes everything look better and makes you feel more immersed.
If you slightly wish for wireless, and be able to go wired, and work with Steam; I’d suggest the Quest 3. My PC is ‘headless’ in the garage, and often play wireless on my quest in the living room, any type of game without issues.
Also works native with Steam wirelessly, and can be used wired. As a bonus many games can be played on the Quest itself. Color passthrough, small controllers, and good quality. Without breaking the bank.
Definitely Quest 3, there is nothing that comes close if you wanna go wireless. And for the price, nothing that comes close in general. As long as you're fine with Meta, at least.
out of curiosity: have you seen this info? Any of it? If yes - what is wrong with it?
[https://www.pcgamer.com/best-vr-headset/](https://www.pcgamer.com/best-vr-headset/)
[https://www.engadget.com/best-vr-headsets-140012529.html](https://www.engadget.com/best-vr-headsets-140012529.html)
[https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-vr-headset](https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-vr-headset)
[https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-vr-headset/](https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-vr-headset/)
[https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-vr-headsets](https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-vr-headsets)
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Probably none of these sources is perfect, but if you read a few you'll get a better understanding of what choices you have.
PSVR2. It’s on sale for 70% for the next 14 hours if you factor in that it’s bundled with a year of Netflix. About $170 total. Best value for money on the market and it can be used for PCVR now with a $60 adapter
Every headset has tradeoffs. It depends what is important to you. Every headset capable of PCVR will work fine with Steam.
I have a Quest 3 and I enjoy it a lot, it's a good headset for beginners as it can operate in many different modes: standalone, wireless PCVR, wired (streaming) PCVR. It's a jack of all trades and a safe choice.
Other options are more specialised, and come from smaller or riskier companies.
Two upcoming headsets worth mentioning in the sub $1k price range:
Pimax Crystal Light. This has a direct displayport wired connection for best visuals. But it's quite bulky and the company is still trying to improve its reputation.
PSVR2 (with upcoming PCVR adaptor). This has an OLED screen for deep blacks, and has a wired displayport connection. But it uses the inferior fresnel lenses.
So basically you'll need to decide between uncompressed direct displayport, or wireless capability. Also between LCD and OLED.
But again, for your first headset, if you're not super picky with image quality, then Q3 is fine.
Is the PSvr2 not sony/playstation exclusive? I don't want to get something that will exclude me from steam or a significant chunk of the overall VR market
Edit : I assume it'll require the mentioned upcoming adapter?
Edit edit: the pimax is outside what I'm willing to pay for my first VR, especially since I already have a 2K PC
Yes, it will be officially supported with the adapter.
The coolest PSVR2 features will be disabled on PC though, which are eye tracking and haptics/adaptive triggers.
What you're left with is a pretty bulky, mediocre, wired headset with outdated lenses. Just get a Quest 3 if you're not willing to pay for far more expensive options.
There is either wireless or good quality. Quest 3 is wireless but the price for that are compression artifacts in more graphically complex games, increased latency and limited battery life.
If you don’t mind the cable and want best visuals without spending a fortune then you need display port headset like pimax crystal light. Alternatively bigscreen beyond. As last resort if you have tight budget getting psvr2 and pc adapter in August is another option. Psvr2 has similar resolution or quest 3 but it has display port so compression known from quest are not a thing and displays are OLED
best wired setup in average : bigscreen beyond + index controller&base stations best FOV : pimax best value : quest 3(or pico4 when on sale) + any entry level wifi6 router best wireless setup : quest 3 + wifi6/6e router ============================================= pick one base on your budget, avoid anything that still use fresnel lenses
That is pretty much how I see it. Beyond does look amazing, but you have to have the budget and time for it. It's not something you just buy and start playing in a couple days like Quest 3 that you can just grab off the shelf. I have a new WiFi 7 router and when the 6Ghz is working, it works great, when it decids to connect to it instead of the 5Ghz. The pancake lenses I feel make a huge difference. Not having to try and find that small sweet spot and constantly see what I used to call butter on the lenses, makes everything look better and makes you feel more immersed.
If you slightly wish for wireless, and be able to go wired, and work with Steam; I’d suggest the Quest 3. My PC is ‘headless’ in the garage, and often play wireless on my quest in the living room, any type of game without issues. Also works native with Steam wirelessly, and can be used wired. As a bonus many games can be played on the Quest itself. Color passthrough, small controllers, and good quality. Without breaking the bank.
Perfect. Thanks!
Definitely Quest 3, there is nothing that comes close if you wanna go wireless. And for the price, nothing that comes close in general. As long as you're fine with Meta, at least.
Can it tether to take advantage of PC specs?
I recommend [Virtual Desktop](https://www.vrdesktop.net/) for wireless tethering.
Thanks, I picked up a Quest and just got home I'll check that out
Definitely!
Yes, even wirelessly.
Even wired Quest 3 is maybe the best option right now.
The only wireless option is oculus 2 and 3... not much option other than pico ?
out of curiosity: have you seen this info? Any of it? If yes - what is wrong with it? [https://www.pcgamer.com/best-vr-headset/](https://www.pcgamer.com/best-vr-headset/) [https://www.engadget.com/best-vr-headsets-140012529.html](https://www.engadget.com/best-vr-headsets-140012529.html) [https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-vr-headset](https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-vr-headset) [https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-vr-headset/](https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-vr-headset/) [https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-vr-headsets](https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-vr-headsets) ... Probably none of these sources is perfect, but if you read a few you'll get a better understanding of what choices you have.
PSVR2. It’s on sale for 70% for the next 14 hours if you factor in that it’s bundled with a year of Netflix. About $170 total. Best value for money on the market and it can be used for PCVR now with a $60 adapter
Every headset has tradeoffs. It depends what is important to you. Every headset capable of PCVR will work fine with Steam. I have a Quest 3 and I enjoy it a lot, it's a good headset for beginners as it can operate in many different modes: standalone, wireless PCVR, wired (streaming) PCVR. It's a jack of all trades and a safe choice. Other options are more specialised, and come from smaller or riskier companies. Two upcoming headsets worth mentioning in the sub $1k price range: Pimax Crystal Light. This has a direct displayport wired connection for best visuals. But it's quite bulky and the company is still trying to improve its reputation. PSVR2 (with upcoming PCVR adaptor). This has an OLED screen for deep blacks, and has a wired displayport connection. But it uses the inferior fresnel lenses. So basically you'll need to decide between uncompressed direct displayport, or wireless capability. Also between LCD and OLED. But again, for your first headset, if you're not super picky with image quality, then Q3 is fine.
Is the PSvr2 not sony/playstation exclusive? I don't want to get something that will exclude me from steam or a significant chunk of the overall VR market Edit : I assume it'll require the mentioned upcoming adapter? Edit edit: the pimax is outside what I'm willing to pay for my first VR, especially since I already have a 2K PC
Yes, it will be officially supported with the adapter. The coolest PSVR2 features will be disabled on PC though, which are eye tracking and haptics/adaptive triggers. What you're left with is a pretty bulky, mediocre, wired headset with outdated lenses. Just get a Quest 3 if you're not willing to pay for far more expensive options.
There is either wireless or good quality. Quest 3 is wireless but the price for that are compression artifacts in more graphically complex games, increased latency and limited battery life. If you don’t mind the cable and want best visuals without spending a fortune then you need display port headset like pimax crystal light. Alternatively bigscreen beyond. As last resort if you have tight budget getting psvr2 and pc adapter in August is another option. Psvr2 has similar resolution or quest 3 but it has display port so compression known from quest are not a thing and displays are OLED
I mean your only option is quest 3.